Why Choose the Pizzato FZ18C3-M2?
The Pizzato FZ18C3-M2 is a rugged industrial lever-actuated safety switch from the trusted FZ series by Pizzato Elettrica, designed for reliable monitoring of machine guards, hinged doors, and protective panels in automation and industrial machinery systems.
This model uses a slotted-hole lever mechanism to detect movement or misalignment of safety guards, ensuring machines only operate when protective doors are fully closed. It is widely used in industrial safety circuits where dependable mechanical position detection is required.
Built with a durable metal housing and engineered for demanding environments, the FZ18C3-M2 delivers long mechanical life, stable switching performance, and consistent operation in continuous-duty industrial applications.
Key Advantages
- Reliable lever-actuated safety switch for machine guarding.
- Slotted-hole lever design for flexible installation adjustment.
- Rugged metal housing for industrial durability.
- High mechanical endurance up to 1,000,000 cycles.
- IP67 protection for harsh industrial environments.
- Positive opening safety contacts for enhanced reliability.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Pizzato Elettrica
- Model: FZ18C3-M2
- Series: FZ Safety Switch Series
- Product type: Safety switch with slotted-hole lever
- Actuation type: Mechanical lever actuation
- Application: Industrial machine safety guarding
- Housing: Metal industrial enclosure
- Contact configuration: 1NO + 1NC slow action ([turn0search14])
- Protection rating: IP67 (series dependent)
- Rated current: up to 10A (series typical)
- Rated voltage: up to 250VAC (series typical)
- Conduit entry: M20 threaded entry (series dependent)
The Pizzato FZ18C3-M2 ensures machinery only operates when safety guards are correctly closed and aligned. Its lever-based detection system provides accurate and repeatable monitoring of door position, even in environments with vibration or heavy mechanical stress.
It is commonly used in automated production lines, CNC machines, packaging systems, and industrial equipment where guard position monitoring is critical for operator safety and compliance.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machine safety doors
- Automated production machinery
- CNC and metalworking equipment
- Packaging and processing systems
- Robotic safety guarding systems
- OEM industrial automation systems
